OMA File Type

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OMA File Summary

There is one file type associated with the OMA File Extension, the Sony OpenMG Music File format. According to our database, two distinct software programs (conventionally, Sony SonicStage developed by Sony) will enable you to view these files. OMA files are traditionally categorized as Audio Files.

OMA files are found on both mobile and desktop platforms and can be opened using Windows and Mac operating systems. With a Popularity Rating of "Low", these files are not very common to your average computer user.

If you would like to learn more about OMA files and the software that opens them, please see the additional detailed information below. Also, you can learn how to do some basic OMA file troubleshooting if you are having trouble opening these files.

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2018

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Kinds of OMA Files


Primary OMA File Association

.OMA
Extension:.oma
Type:Sony OpenMG Music File

An OMA file is a music file saved in Sony's proprietary format called ATRAC (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding). These files were used by Sony CONNECT Music Store to distribute music up until 2008 when it was discontinued.

Created by: Sony
Group:Audio Files
Location: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.oma

Software Programs That Open The Sony OpenMG Music File:


Sony SonicStage by Sony

Windows

Macgo Mac Media Player by Macgo International

Mac

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OMA File Popularity


Browser Popularity

Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


Troubleshoot OMA Files


Issues Opening OMA Files

Sony SonicStage Isn't There

Double-clicking your OMA file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open OMA File". If so, it typically means that you don't have Sony SonicStage installed for %%os%%. The OS won't know what to do with your OMA file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.


Tip: Another OMA-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.


Sony SonicStage is Out-of-Date

In other instances, your Sony OpenMG Music File file version may not be supported by your version of Sony SonicStage. Visit the Sony website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Sony SonicStage. This issue mainly occurs when your Sony OpenMG Music File file was created by a newer version of Sony SonicStage than you have on your PC.


Tip: Investigate your OMA file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.


Summary: Not having the right Sony SonicStage version on your computer can cause problems opening OMA files.


Other Causes of OMA File Opening Problems

Even with the correct version of Sony SonicStage installed, you can still experience difficulties opening OMAs. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening OMAs. These issues include:

  • Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for OMA
  • Mistaken removal of the Windows registry OMA description
  • Invalid installation of a OMA-associated program (eg. Sony SonicStage)
  • Something has caused file corruption of your OMA
  • Malware-tainted OMA file can't be opened
  • Hardware related to OMAs has device driver corruption
  • Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Sony OpenMG Music File format

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